The Falls Retreat,Karangahake Gorge

Escape your busy life - eat, drink and stay a while.

The Falls Retreat is the perfect place to enjoy great food and warm hospitality in a beautiful setting. Whether you are part of a large group or looking for a romantic experience, we welcome you to our stunning property located in the beautiful Karangahake Gorge in New Zealand's North Island.

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Our delightful indoor/outdoor seating and extensive grounds makes it an ideal venue for group bookings, functions and weddings. A great children’s playground and plenty of space to explore makes it an ideal place for families with kids to stay or eat.

The Karangahake Gorge - our backyard

Falls retreat is located along the Hauraki Rail Trail Cycleway (between Waihi and Paeroa and opposite Owharoa Falls) in the North Island’s stunning Karangahake Gorge. We have a great Mid-Week Rail Trail deal.

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Brad & Emma – A bit about us

The Falls Retreat has been home for us (Brad, Emma & Jacob) since September 2008, having moved from Melbourne in search of an alternative lifestyle.

After falling in love with the property (previously known as Goose Farm) we had the vision to create the Bistro and slowly began to turn our dream into reality (whilst Brad worked at The Porch in Waihi Beach, winning the Monteith’s Wild Food & Beer Challenge in 2010).

Our Bistro finally opened September 2011 (and baby number 2, Molly just 6 weeks before that!) and the property has continued to evolve since then. Our vision is to create a place that offers a great all round experience - charming accommodation, a beautiful setting, warm hospitality and rustic, delicious food. Brad is passionate about the food he creates while Emma is committed to creating a sustainable and welcoming environment.

This is our home as well as our business and we invite you to enjoy it with us – eat, drink and stay a while.